Assistant Director, Eligibility Policy and Outreach

Title: Assistant Director, Eligibility Policy and Outreach

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager II

Hiring Range: $116,599 - $145,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs

Location: Dept of Medical Asst Services

Agency Website: www.dmas.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the Assistant Director, Eligibility, Policy, and Outreach The selected competitive candidate will provide exceptional delivery of services to the Eligibility, Policy, and Outreach Division.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

This position serves as the Eligibility Policy & Outreach (EPO) Division Assistant Director. EPO is comprised of the Eligibility Policy and Civil Rights Units. The EPO AD assists the Division Director in providing division wide executive leadership, operational analysis and support, strategic direction, and program management. They also support the development of quality initiatives and program enhancements. The AD provides subject matter expertise to the Governor, the Secretary of Health and Human Resources, the Division Director and DMAS Management on complex state and federal eligibility and enrollment and non-discrimination laws and regulations and options available under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Located in beautiful Central Virginia, the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond, VA area visit: https://www.virginia.org

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.

DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values – service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability.

At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise.

Minimum Qualifications

Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:

Considerable knowledge and experience with Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) governing laws, regulations, and policies related to eligibility and enrollment.

Knowledge of the Virginia Case Management System (VaCMS) and Medicaid Enrollment System (MES) and experience implementing new programs within eligibility/enrollment systems including project management skills.

Considerable experience managing, supervising, and leading interdisciplinary teams in daily operations.

Considerable experience developing, planning, and implementing projects or programs in a professional setting.

Considerable experience with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook.

Considerable knowledge and experience interpreting and implementing complex federal and state legislation, regulation, and guidance.

Extensive experience managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.

Experience communicating effectively and working collaboratively with internal and external diverse groups.

Experience developing and providing training on complex topics to various audiences including community members, legislators, and executive leadership teams.

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:

Knowledge and experience with state contracts and oversight.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) does not offer employment-based Sponsorship. Selected candidates will have their work authorization completed using the E‐Verify Program.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is an Executive Branch agency that will adhere to all policies and procedures, to include the Commonwealth’s Department of Human Resource Management Policy 1.61 Teleworking.

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